Gestures and Tools as a Fertile Ground for Creation

Daniel Henry, BE

Observing a gesture, a tool, understanding an action, a machine in order to optimise and modernise it. Modifying or adapting a component of a tool or machine to create a radical change: something daring, quirky or original.

Traditional techniques and know-how need to be renewed. Pushing to the limits, staying creative, never becoming complacent and keeping an open mind.

Daniel Henry: The Daniel Henry Studio based in Belgium is a research and development laboratory and a textile producing workshop specialised in screenprinting and finishings. It is well known for its innovation, mastery of a cross-section of techniques and its work in transforming materials. During the 18 years since it was set up, Daniel Henry has worked internationally, with a wide range of applications (textile industry, prêt-à-porter, haute-couture, decoration, wall coverings, automotive, costumes, scenography, visual arts). More information: http://danielhenry.eu/